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Sutter Creek, population
2,800, is considered one of the most
charming and possibly the most visited of California's gold-mining villages. It is located at
1,200 feet elevation in the heart of the Mother Lode on Historic Highway 49 in Amador
County, California.
Driving time is two hours from San Jose, one hour from Sacramento, and
about two-and-one-half hours from San Francisco.
Sutter Creek, as well as the nearby towns of Amador City and Jackson, have
retained much of their Gold Rush Era charm while providing a wide variety of
fascinating sites for history buffs and wonderful stores for shoppers. Antique,
art, glassware, and clothing shops abound, and culinary treats range from fresh
baked goods and coffee, pizza and burgers, to full gourmet dinners. Amador
County also boasts of an ever-growing number of award-winning wineries, so
if you're into feasting on wine and cheese, you will not be disappointed.